An Introduction

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An IntroductionAn Introduction

ByBy

Danny K. Hunt & Eric D. StolenDanny K. Hunt & Eric D. Stolen

(with speaker notes)

Installing RInstalling R

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What We Will LearnWhat We Will Learn

How to Download R from CRANHow to Download R from CRAN How to Install the Windows Version of RHow to Install the Windows Version of R How to Extend R Functionality Using R How to Extend R Functionality Using R

PackagesPackages

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Downloading and InstallingDownloading and Installing

Downloading R - Overview (1 of 6)Downloading R - Overview (1 of 6)– Browse to Browse to http://www.r-project.orghttp://www.r-project.org– Select the Select the CRANCRAN link link– Select the link for University of North Carolina, Chapel Select the link for University of North Carolina, Chapel

Hill, NCHill, NC http://http://www.ibiblio.orgwww.ibiblio.org/pub/languages/R/CRAN//pub/languages/R/CRAN/ – Locate and click the Locate and click the WindowsWindows link link– Select the Select the basebase link link– Press the Press the R-2.x.x-win32.exeR-2.x.x-win32.exe link to begin the download link to begin the download

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Downloading and InstallingDownloading and Installing

Downloading R (2 of 6)Downloading R (2 of 6)

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Downloading and InstallingDownloading and Installing

Downloading R (3 of 6)Downloading R (3 of 6)

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Downloading R (4 of 6)Downloading R (4 of 6)

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Downloading R (5 of 6)Downloading R (5 of 6)

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Downloading and InstallingDownloading and Installing

Downloading R (6 of 6)Downloading R (6 of 6)

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Installing R - Overview (1 of 4)Installing R - Overview (1 of 4)– Locate and run the download fileLocate and run the download file– Bypass the security dialog, press RunBypass the security dialog, press Run– Select the English LanguageSelect the English Language– Continue at the Setup Wizard Welcome dialogContinue at the Setup Wizard Welcome dialog– Review the GNU General Public LicenseReview the GNU General Public License– Enter a directory in which to install REnter a directory in which to install R

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Downloading and InstallingDownloading and Installing

Installing R (2 of 4)Installing R (2 of 4)

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Downloading and InstallingDownloading and Installing

Installing R (3 of 4)Installing R (3 of 4)– Ensure all components are selectedEnsure all components are selected– Select default Startup OptionsSelect default Startup Options– Use the default R folderUse the default R folder– Select desired Tasks Select desired Tasks – Click Finish to complete the installClick Finish to complete the install

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Downloading and InstallingDownloading and Installing

Installing R (4 of 4)Installing R (4 of 4)

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Downloading and InstallingDownloading and Installing

Installing R Packages - Overview (1 of 1)Installing R Packages - Overview (1 of 1)– Used to extend the capabilities of RUsed to extend the capabilities of R– Two varieties: Standard (base), ContributedTwo varieties: Standard (base), Contributed– Get more Information about Packages from:Get more Information about Packages from:

An Introduction to RAn Introduction to R R FAQR FAQ

– Can be Installed using the R GUI:Can be Installed using the R GUI: Select a CRAN MirrorSelect a CRAN Mirror Install the packagesInstall the packages

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